Peer Interactions in Primary School Questionnaire – PIPS
Measures bullying perpetration and peer victimization experiences in primary school children.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Peer Interactions in Primary School Questionnaire – PIPS was developed by Thomas Tarshis & Lynne C. Huffman (2007). It is designed to measure Bullying and Victimization. The scale is intended for use with Primary school children.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 22 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Victimization, Bullying.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Victimization | 1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17,19,20,22 | 12 |
| Bullying | 2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,21 | 10 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 0 = Never, 1 = Sometimes, 2 = A Lot.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 0 to 44. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low involvement: 0 – 14
- Moderate involvement: 15 – 29
- High involvement: 30 – 44
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not specified in source text.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.